At Farahat & Co., we help you register your trademark in the United Kingdom (UK) quickly and correctly. Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding into the UK, or protecting your brand name, our experts will guide you through every step. We will make sure that your trademark is legitimate and legally registered with the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO).
A trademark gives the owner the legal rights to a brand name, logo, slogan, or design. Once registered, this gives a person the authority to prevent others from using it without their permission. It also allows a person to use the ® symbol, which shows that the brand is protected.
All trademark registration processes are handled by the UK IPO. The trademark registered in the UK lasts for 10 years, and can be renewed every 10 years.
Before applying, consult the trademark UK databases to ensure the name you want for your brand is not already registered.
The UK trademark registration process becomes easy to follow after you finish all required steps. The required steps are as follows:
Use the UK IPO’s free trademark search tool to check if your name, logo, or slogan is already registered. This helps avoid rejection.
Trademarks are grouped into classes based on the type of goods or services. You must choose the correct class when applying. For example:
You can search the trademark database UK to find the right class for your business.
Your application needs to include:
You can apply for a UK trade mark online or to designate the UK for an International Registration governed exclusively by the Madrid Protocol.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will examine your application and send you an ‘examination report’ within 2 to 3 weeks. If everything is fine, they publish it in the Trade Marks Journal for 2 months. Anyone may ‘oppose’ your application during this time.
The UK Trademark Database is managed by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) — the official government body responsible for registering and maintaining trademarks in the United Kingdom. This public registry allows individuals and businesses to search, monitor, and verify trademarks registered in the UK.
Using the IPO’s online search tool, you can:
Search in the UK trademark register before applying for trademark applicants in the UK. This helps you avoid legal problems and saves time.
The registration of a trade mark in the UK requires a UK trademark search as an essential preliminary step.
The examination of existing trademarks through a UK trademark search determines if your proposed mark can be registered for use. The search process reveals existing trademarks and pending applications that could create conflicts with your proposed mark. The search process matters because trying to register a mark that duplicates an existing one will result in legal problems and application denial and costly brand rebranding expenses.
You can perform a free basic trademark search through the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) database. The search system enables users to find registered trademarks that show obvious conflicts with their proposed marks. The owner may search the trademark by:
The UK Intellectual Property Office offers a free online search platform which enables users to verify trademark availability. The search tool provides basic information about mark availability but its results might not reveal all possible details so a full search report becomes necessary sometimes.
The second step involves seeking professional help from trade mark clearance search services. Professional trade mark clearance search services through trademark attorneys or specialists conduct thorough assessments of registered trademark risks while providing legal advice for trade mark registration processes.
At Farahat & Co., we help you:
A successful trademark application requires complete understanding of trademark names together with their assigned classes.
Your trade mark can include:
Your trade mark cannot:
When applying to register a trade mark, you must use the classification system to specify the goods and/or services you’ll be using on it. In the UK, trademarks are classified using the Nice Classification system and are divided into 45 classes (34 for goods and 11 for services).
Choosing the right class is essential for protection, as it is granted only against goods and services for which the mark is registered. Each trademark must be registered under one or more classes. The classes demonstrate which products or services your brand provides.
An application must contain:
Before filing, we recommend the UK trademark check or trademark checker UK to ensure that the brand you want to use is available. It would save you from wasting money for applications that may either be opposed or rejected.
At Farahat & Co., we do trademark searches in the UK, advise you on classes, and prepare a strong application for submission.
Our trademark experts at Farahat & Co. supports you with:
Our system provides an easy application process that maintains full compliance with UK legal requirements.
Farahat & Co. offers the best solution for UK Trademark Registration because of its expertise in this field:
Our trademark services are designed to meet the specific requirements of businesses at every level from small enterprises to large corporations. Our trademark experts make sure your brand is protected under UK law.
Protect your brand name, logo, or slogan in the UK. Start your trademark registration process by reaching out to Farahat & Co. Our team provides assistance for trademark verification and application preparation and registration submission services.
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